Stomping around the NBA as the defending champions can have its benefits. This past week, these Boston Celtics took advantage of theirs. One really cool perk: a team reunion happens near the White House Rose Garden with the President of the United States offering compliments on — of all things — points per possession.
Also, Jaylen Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP, can basically tweet things into existence , like meeting his childhood idol Bill Nye the Science Guy, then actually get him to come to a game . But the luxuries that last year’s accomplishments bestowed on the 2024-25 Celtics do little to nothing for what matters this season: winning again..
